Wayne County Announces "Fall in Love with Wayne County" Photo Contest, Chance to Watch The Detroit Lions Defend the Den

WAYNE COUNTY, MI – Are you ready to Fall in Love with Wayne County? Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans has announced the kickoff of a photo contest designed to highlight the autumn season and celebrate the change of colors. Beginning today, residents are encouraged to submit photos capturing the fall colors

emerging across Wayne County for a chance to win one of several prizes including Detroit Lions suite ticket or tickets to a stage play at the Fisher Theatre.

"One thing I truly love about Wayne County is the remarkable colors our fall season brings. From the trees in Hines Park in Westland and Elizabeth Park in Trenton to the beautiful Belle Isle State Park, Wayne County's beauty is all around us," said Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans. "I'm challenging you all to enter our

photo contest and share your best photos with us. I can't wait to see how residents explore their community and all the photos highlighting the beauty of the autumn season in Wayne County."

The "Fall in Love with Wayne County" photo contest is open to residents across the county, including employees of Wayne County. All ages are welcome to participate! A parent or legal guardian must sign a release form if the winner selected is 17 years of age or younger. Those under 13 years of age can participate under a parent or guardian's social media account.

For entry, participants must:

• Be a primary resident of one of the 43 communities (winner must submit proof of residency)

• Follow Wayne County on Instagram and Facebook.

• Submit photos to social media, either Facebook (@waynecountyMI) or Instagram

(@waynecountymichigan), or by sending photos to [email protected]

• Use the hashtag #FallInLoveWC.

The contest will run until Tuesday, October 31, at 11:59 p.m. The first-place winner will have the option to choose their prize. Prizes available include:

• Suite tickets for a Detroit Lions game

• Two tickets to see Wicked at the Fisher Theatre

• Two tickets to see Mrs. Doubtfire at the Fisher Theatre

The second-place winner will choose from the two remaining prizes and the third-place winner will receive the remaining prize! Winners will be announced in November and notified via social media. Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize. If the winner does not respond in the allotted time, another winner will be selected.

The photo contest is not open to the staff of the Wayne County Communications Department or any party participating as a judge for the photo contest.

Disclaimer: Prize is not based on number of entries. Winner is subject to change. Wayne County reserves the right to house, use and distribute all photo submissions beyond contest. Winner will receive tickets to a game determined by Wayne County. Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be resold. Food and beverages are not included.

For more information on the contest, official rules, and to stay up to date on candidates and top photos, please visit http://www.waynecounty.com/fallinlove.